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Photo by Wally NowinskiWeek 7: After the Storm
Wally Nowinski's photo was taken from his Brush Park living room.

Wally Nowinski took advantage of the moments just after a fierce summer storm to take this week's winning photo, "After the Storm," from his living room window in Brush Park.

Nowinski, 28, works at Detroit-based startup Collage.com, a website that allows people to make and print photo collages.

Originally from Rochester Hills, Nowinski now lives and works downtown; photography is "just a hobby" for him.

About the photo, Nowinski said, "The particular rainbow was only there for a few minutes, so I was very fortunate to catch it."

Cynthia Sims-Braxton, a member of the Crain Communications custodial staff and a guest judge this week, said that to her — as a Detroiter — the photo portrays the city in a "calm and soothing" light. Web Editor Kristin Bull added: "A unique perspective of the Detroit skyline, and gorgeous colors. We have had some awesome storms this summer."

Other favorites this week

Photo by Craig Weier
Detroit reflections was taken by Craig Weier on a spring morning downtown. it shows the Penobscot building reflected in the Compuware Building — the old reflected in the new.

Other favorite photos this week included:

Detroit reflections: An unusual reflection of the Penobscot building reflected in the glass of the Compuware building. "It's a nice contrast of old and new downtown architecture in one shot," said reporter Chad Halcom.

Sunset at Comerica Park

The Little Man that Watches

Detroit Burger Brawl

March

About the contest

Summer in the City is a summerlong visual celebration of Detroit. If you have a photo to add, it's easy to upload it. Weekly prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, and the grand prizes — to be awarded after Labor Day — are a stay at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and a brick paver along the Detroit RiverWalk.

Week 8 of the contest is underway; anyone who has photos of the "D" and wants to enter them should do so by noon Monday to qualify. This week's prize: A $50 gift certificate to Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham.